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Starting new garden beds

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Texas Spur reader Tricia E. of Jayton asked for steps on starting new garden beds. The next several columns will have some suggestions on making different kinds of gardens that hopefully will lead to a positive experience.

Texas Spur Country gets coating of the white stuff—twice

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New Year’s Eve plans froze up for most in Dickens and Kent Counties—and other locales across the South Plains and Rolling Plains—on Dec. 31 when a fierce blast of wintry air collided with moisture and quickly turned to ice on roofs and roads. What began as a few flurries that Thursday afternoon stuck around for most of Friday, but the weekend turned out sunny and beautiful.

Four GOPs, one Dem file for Jan. 23 District 68 special election

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Early voting begins Monday, Jan. 11, for the Saturday, Jan. 23 special election to fill the unexpired term of Senator-elect Drew Springer (R-Muenster) in Texas House of Representatives District 68. Five candidates have filed as of Monday’s deadline.

Berry visits Spur Jan. 1 to discuss HD68 goals

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House District 68 Candidate John Berry and his wife Melanie didn't waste any time hitting the campaign trail in their boots and winter vests. The Jacksboro-based financial planner and former Jack County commissioner stopped by downtown Spur on New Year’s Day with his wife—in the snow—to discuss his hopes for rural Texas and his interest in elected office.

COVID-19 BULLETIN AS OF JANUARY 4, 2021

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Confirmed cases reported statewide 1,582, 615 Fatalities in Texas 27,917 Recovered (estimated) 1,452,846 Active cases in Texas 279,831

Texas Spur Country Roundup

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What's happening

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Submit your community announcements (maximum 75 words) to news@ thetexasspur.com for events within the coming month, to run up to 4 issues.

3R’s of 87th: Redistricting, Rainy Day, Regulations

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On Tuesday, Jan. 12, lawmakers from across the state of Texas will convene the 87th Texas legislative session. This will be the first time that all 181 legislators will come together since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

New year can’t yet shake focus from Covid-19

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AUSTIN—It’s a new year, but the news out of the capital continues to focus on Covid-19.

Shortened opening day for 87th Texas legislature, visits limits likely throughout session

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In ordinary odd-numbered years, folks flock to the Texas capitol from around the state and beyond—to visit a historical landmark, to learn about government, to advocate for their organizations or positions, and most important, to conduct the business of government.